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Issue 2 Spring 2020 The Genquip Groundhog Newsletter
Investment News
NEW MANUFACTURING
WORKSHOP
FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS
In January 2020 we completed an impressive
steel frame workshop building extension.
The new building provides much needed extra
space to our manufacturing facilities adding
significantly to our production capacity.
The workshop has been designed specifically
for larger projects to be undertaken, and
incorporates 2 x 10 ton overhead gantries.
This investment marks Groundhog’s
commitment to the welfare manufacturing
industry in the UK.
£250K INVESTMENT The recently installed Xpert Pro Press Brake
machine demonstrates our commitment
IN A NEW XPERT to continued innovation and is seen as
a pivotal step forward in enhancing our
PRO PRESS BRAKE
existing manufacturing processes in Welfare
Accommodation development.
The Xpert Pro will increase productivity and
performance with the hydraulic quick clamping
feature – the automatic clamping shortens
set-up time by more than 20%.
The assisted hydraulic bending aids also improve
health and safety; manual lifting is reduced, our
operators gain greater control and precision
when manufacturing components and it makes
bending large, heavy and long-sided parts easier.
It also enables material-friendly handling of
sensitive materials such as stainless steel.
•G reener Cleaner Power •R JC purchase the Solar Hybrid Eco Toilet
INSIDE THIS ISSUE •P
– Fuel Cell Technology
raise flows at Water Industry Awards
• S ponsorships & charities
supported in 2019
• I ncreasing awareness and educating local •C hildren’s Christmas party
www.groundhog.co.uk schools about the importance of bees •A nd much more…
Investment News TOILET & CHANGING ROOM REFURBISHMENT Our recent investment to improve the quality of our staff facilities has seen the refurbishment of the toilets, showers and changing rooms in Factory 1. It was important to introduce energy and water efficiency combined with high quality finishes for our valued staff. GROUNDHOG DAY CELEBRATIONS At the beginning of February we all enjoyed some beautifully baked cakes to celebrate Groundhog day. Based on this old legend, lets hope that the Groundhog didn’t see it’s shadow and we get a nice early Spring! www.groundhog.co.uk Issue 2, Winter 2019 | Hogpost 2
Community, Sponsorships & Charities News
Groundhog are proud to be
sponsoring Bee 1
in increasing awareness
and educating local
schools about the
importance of Bees
2020 signifies the beginning of a new partnership with Bee
1, an organisation that strive to raise awareness of bees and
Childrens’
other pollinators, their importance to our eco-system and
more importantly, our planet.
Groundhog are now sponsoring six beehives that are allocated
to the following local primary schools:
Christmas Party
• Castell Nedd • Cilfrew Primary • Ynysfach Primary In December 2019 we had great pleasure in
organising a Christmas Party for Groundhog
• Blaengwrach Primary • Tonna Primary • Creunant Primary
staff, children and grandchildren held at the
The beehives are helping to make a difference to the local bee Ynysygerwen Cricket club. In total,
population and also helping to conserve a local meadow and 38 children attended the party.
woodland. There was a magician, music, games, buffet
The children are provided with hands-on experiences by Bee 1, food and, of course, Santa and his elves. There
and gain a clear understanding about the importance of these was something for all the ages, including the
amazing creatures and associated benefits. adults!
We are really excited to be part of this Schools/eco project and Each child had a gift from Santa and it was
are sure that the children will not only gain a lot of knowledge great to see them have so much fun.
but also have a lot of fun!
SPONSORSHIPS
& CHARITIES
SUPPORTED IN 2019
Dronfield Brentwood
Genquip Band Rugby Club
In addition to our continued support of Brentwood Rugby Club and
Dronfield Genquip Band, we are delighted to announce that in 2019
Genquip Groundhog raised over £30,000 in sponsorship and donations
to the various organisations and charities nominated by staff members. British Heart Great Ormand
Foundation Street Hospital
Ty Hafan Building Blocks Family McMillan MIND Mental Latch Children’s British Diabetic
Children’s Hospice Centre Resolven Nurses health Cancer Charity Research
Ray of Sunshine
Wales Air BRAKE Road Guide Dogs for Dogs Trust UNICEF Children’s
Ambulance Safety Charity the blind Bridgend Charity
www.groundhog.co.uk Issue 2, Winter 2019 | Hogpost 3
Community News
Praise flows at
Water Industry Awards STUART BAIL
– 40 YEARS OF SERVICE
Congratulations
to Stuart who has
completed 40
years service!
Stuart joined us in
1979 and has been a
Balfour Beatty, in collaboration with its supply chain valuable member of
partners Hogen Systems and Genquip-Groundhog, the Groundhog team.
were commended at the Water Industry Awards, Stuart works in our
as it secured the 2019 Sustainability and Resource Stores Department
Recovery Initiative of the Year. where he organises
the stock levels
The Water Industry Awards is the annual celebration
and liaises with our
of outstanding achievement and innovation in the UK
suppliers.
water industry.
The award recognised the partnership’s initiative
which combines rainwater harvesting, atmospheric
drinking water generation and renewable energy
sources to provide facilities for on-site workers.
Currently being trialled at Balfour Beatty’s Plant and
Fleet Innovation Centre in Thurnscoe. The initiative
uses solar and wind energy to power a generator
which produces water for drinking and other uses.
Richard Mason, Product & Innovations Manager, who
led on the initiative for the partnership, said: “We
are delighted to have won the Sustainability and
Resource Recovery Initiative of the Year award.
“By collaborating with our supply chain partners,
we were able to design innovative and sustainable
solutions that offer better welfare facilities for our
on-site staff and are better for the environment. The
use of this innovation could reduce the need for
water deliveries to remote areas and result in reduced
carbon emissions from associated transport of water
bowsers or tankers to site.”
Considerate Constructors
Scheme Award
We are proud to receive a Considerate
Constructors Scheme National Supplier
Silver Award.
Since 1998, the Scheme has been
rewarding the UK’s most considerate
sites for the contribution they have
made towards improving the image of construction. The Scheme
looks at the measures a site has put in place to be more considerate
towards local neighbourhoods and the public, the workforce, and the
environment. Winning a National Supplier Award is an exceptional
achievement, and recognises those Supplier that have made the
greatest contribution towards improving the image of construction. Catherine O’Brian General Manager receiving the award
www.groundhog.co.uk Issue 2, Winter 2019 | Hogpost 4
Product News
GREENER
CLEANER
POWER
hog cell
FUEL CELL
Clean energy
TECHNOLOGY
Low noise pollution
Long operating life,
maintenance free
from groundhog Can be produced
from renewable
sources
In March 2019 NMCN launched their Positive
Impact Plan which is a business wide strategy 100% Reliable
to achieve a 34% reduction in carbon
emissions by 2025. Reduced Operating
Costs
The Plant, Transport and Accommodation
business within NMCN provide an internal hire
service to the operating divisions throughout
the country. With this business unit being How the system works
instrumental in reducing carbon emission, CONSUMER UNIT
SOLAR PANELS
DC -
NMCN have agreed a target of 25% fleet 230V AC
carbon reduction during the same time period. DC +
5KW INVERTER
Together, NMCN and Genquip Groundhog have
developed the FC0500, which will be a first-of-
its-kind, sustainable alternative to the typical
200AH 200AH
diesel generators or hybrid solar, low emission
500W METHANOL FUEL CELL LITHIUM ION BATTERIES (24V) Heating Water Microwave Kettle
welfare unit options. Heater
www.groundhog.co.uk Issue 2, Winter 2019 | Hogpost 5
Product News
RJC PURCHASE
THE SOLAR
HYBRID ECO
TOILET
RJC have a working relationship with clients
demanding toilet units offering reduced
generator and water usage in clean safe and
robust environment.
Innovative, functional, environmentally
efficient and cost effective the Solar Hybrid Eco
Toilet units have been a great addition to the
RJC fleet of welfare products. The units have
an in-built effluent tank, so there is no need to
hire separate effluent tanks saving time and
money whilst offering a huge reduction in fuel
usage, carbon emissions and service schedules.
The units can also be fixed to a trailer
or demountable.
Key Features: • Demountable or fixed to trailer
• Low flush eco toilet • Rain harvester tank for toilet flush – 61 Litres
• One male and one female toilet • 1000 litre in built waste tank
•W aterless urinal trough • Powered by roof mounted solar panels with
– 100% reduction in water usage generator back up
HOOKLIFT UNITS LAUNCHED AT In July 2019 we exhibited the
THE DEMOLITION EXPO 2019
innovative Hooklift Static Welfare Unit
at the Demolition Expo. The SWO7600
static unit has the added advantage
of a hooklift chassis, meaning ease of
movement for businesses with hooklift
vehicles on their fleet.
The units meet HSE requirements, and
offer anti-vandal features which include
steel personnel double locking door
systems and internally secured steel
window shutters.
This was a great stage to launch the
Hooklift to the demolition industry, a
new sector for us and we received
excellent feedback and interest which
has helped us develop and manufacture
a full hooklift range.
Please visit www.groundhog.co.uk
to view the full range.
www.groundhog.co.uk Issue 2, Winter 2019 | Hogpost 6
Show News 5th & 6th February 2020, Ricoh Arena, Coventry EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW 2020 Genquip Groundhog enjoyed a hugely vibrant show, with many Hire visitors on our stand expressing the need for high quality, robust and easy to use welfare units. Feedback was that our range certainly fits this requirement and our ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions on site was welcomed by all visitors to the show. We are looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead and already looking at improving our product offering ready for the 2021 show. CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO GenQuip Ltd Groundhog UK Ltd Aberafan Road, Baglan Industrial Park, Ynysygerwn Avenue, Aberdulais, Port Talbot SA12 7DJ Neath, SA10 8HH t: 01639 823484 t: 01639 641166 e: sales@genquip.co.uk e: sales@groundhog.co.uk www.groundhog.co.uk
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